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CHAS
FRONT FORK
EAS00656
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• inner tube
1
• outer tube
2
Bends/damage/scratches
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• spring free length
a
Over the specified limit
→
Replace.
Spring free length limit
405.0 mm (15.94 in)
<Limit>: 400.0 mm (15.75 in)
3. Check:
• damper rod
1
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
Obstruction
→
Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
• oil flow stopper
2
Damage
→
Replace.
4. Check:
• cap bolt
• O-ring
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
Summary of Contents for tmax XP500A
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Page 9: ...GEN INFO 1 ...
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Page 68: ...2 28 SPEC OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS 1 Oil strainer 2 Crankshaft ...
Page 69: ...2 29 SPEC OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS 1 Clutch 2 Right main journal bearing 3 Main gallery plug ...
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